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Ingredients
Soup Stock:
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6 cups chicken broth
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1 cup water
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1 ¼ pounds chicken tenders
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3 extra large chicken bouillon cubes (such as Knorr®)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons granulated garlic
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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½ large white onion, chopped, or to taste
Rice:
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup white rice
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1 teaspoon chili powder
Garnish:
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1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
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1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
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Combine 6 cups chicken broth, water, chicken tenders, chicken bouillon cubes, olive oil, granulated garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Gently shred chicken using two forks. Add onion to broth and simmer for about 5 more minutes.
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Bring 2 cups chicken broth, rice, and chili powder to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
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Spoon rice into each serving bowl and pour soup over rice. Garnish with avocado slices and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
310 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
24g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 310 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
Sodium 639mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 24g | 47% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
Calcium 46mg | 4% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 468mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.